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BarbadosvsSaint Vincent and the Grenadines

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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Barbados is higher

Barbados records 282,467, about 2.81× the other value.

Surface area

Barbados is higher

Barbados records 430 km², about 1.10× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Barbados is higher

Barbados records $7.50 billion, about 6.48× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇧🇧 Barbados282,467
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines100,616

Barbados’ population is 181% larger than that of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, a difference of 181,851.

Surface area

🇧🇧 Barbados430 km²
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines390 km²

Barbados’ surface area is 10% larger than that of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, a difference of 40 km².

Population density

🇧🇧 Barbados657 /km²
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines258 /km²

Barbados’ population density is 155% higher than that of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, a difference of 399 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇧 Barbados$7.50 billion · 2024
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines$1.16 billion · 2024

Barbados’ nominal GDP is 548% larger than that of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, a difference of $6.34 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇧 Barbados$26,545 · 2024
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines$11,501 · 2024

Barbados’ GDP per capita is 131% higher than that of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, a difference of $15,044.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Bridgetown

Kingstown

Population

282,467

100,616

Surface area

430 km²

390 km²

Population density

657 /km²

258 /km²

Nominal GDP

$7.50 billion · 2024

$1.16 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$26,545 · 2024

$11,501 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

Caribbean

Caribbean

Currency

Barbadian dollar · BBD · Bds$

Eastern Caribbean dollar · XCD · $

Nationality

Barbadian

Saint Vincentian, Vincentian

Phone code

+1

+1

Internet domain

.bb

.vc

ISO codes

BB / BRB

VC / VCT

Time zone

America/Barbados

America/St_Vincent

Native name

Barbados

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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About Barbados

Barbados, the easternmost island of the Caribbean, enchants with its golden beaches, vibrant music, and a blend of British and African heritage that creates a uniquely welcoming atmosphere.

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About Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is an island nation situated in the Lesser Antilles, a volcanic chain in the southern Windward Islands of the West Indies, bordering the Caribbean Sea to the southwest and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. It is a vibrant country known for its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and unique culture.

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Barbados & Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Barbados?

The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown.

What is the population of Barbados?

Barbados has a recorded population of approximately 282,467 people.

How big is Barbados?

Barbados covers an area of about 430 km².

What is the population density of Barbados?

Barbados has a population density of roughly 657 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Barbados?

Barbados has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $7.50 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Barbados?

Barbados has a GDP per capita of approximately $26,545.

What currency is used in Barbados?

Barbados uses the Barbadian dollar (BBD), with the symbol Bds$.

Where is Barbados located?

Barbados is located in the Caribbean, Americas.

What are people from Barbados called?

People from Barbados are referred to as Barbadian.

What is the phone calling code for Barbados?

The international dialing code for Barbados is +1.

What is the internet domain for Barbados?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Barbados is .bb.

What time zone is Barbados in?

Barbados uses the America/Barbados time zone.

What is Barbados known for?

Barbados, the easternmost island of the Caribbean, enchants with its golden beaches, vibrant music, and a blend of British and African heritage that creates a uniquely welcoming atmosphere.

What is the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

The capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is Kingstown.

What is the population of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has a recorded population of approximately 100,616 people.

How big is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines covers an area of about 390 km².

What is the population density of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has a population density of roughly 258 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.16 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has a GDP per capita of approximately $11,501.

What currency is used in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), with the symbol $.

Where is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines located?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is located in the Caribbean, Americas.

What are people from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines called?

People from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are referred to as Saint Vincentian, Vincentian.

What is the phone calling code for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

The international dialing code for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is +1.

What is the internet domain for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is .vc.

What time zone is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines uses the America/St_Vincent time zone.

What is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines known for?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is an island nation situated in the Lesser Antilles, a volcanic chain in the southern Windward Islands of the West Indies, bordering the Caribbean Sea to the southwest and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. It is a vibrant country known for its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and unique culture.